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Sushi for Beginners

British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022
By Marian Keyes
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Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes follows three women navigating the complexities of life and career in Dublin. As they deal with ambition, relationships, and personal growth, they discover unexpected alliances and challenges. It's a humorous and insightful exploration of life's unpredictable twists, making it a charming read.
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If you enjoy witty and warm-hearted tales about friendship, love, and self-discovery set against the vibrant backdrop of London and Dublin, this book is a delightful choice. With multi-layered characters navigating personal and professional upheavals, it offers a blend of humour and emotion that keeps readers engaged.

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Hot-shot magazine editor Lisa Edwards' career is destined for high-rise New York when suddenly she's diverted to low-rise Dublin. But what can she do about it? Ashling Kennedy, Lisa's super-organized assistant, worries about everything from her lack of waist to the lack of men in her life. She's even anxious about of a little bit of raw fish...

A stunning bestseller from the superstar of women's fiction.

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Sushi for Beginners is a stunning bestseller from the superstar of women's fiction.

'Dammit,' she realised. 'I think I'm having a nervous breakdown.'

Hot-shot magazine editor Lisa Edwards' career is destined for high-rise New York when suddenly she's diverted to low-rise Dublin. But what can she do about it?

Ashling Kennedy, Lisa's super-organised assistant, worries about everything from her lack of waist to the lack of men in her life. She's even anxious about a little bit of raw fish...

Clodagh Kelly is Ashling's best friend and has her prince, her beautiful kids, and a lovely house—everything, in fact, that Ashling ever wanted. She should be happy—yet, she's not.

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Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes is praised as a witty and entertaining tale that explores the delicate balance between success, happiness, and sanity in the lives of three women. Critics highlight its unexpected twists and effectiveness as a brilliantly written romantic comedy, capturing the essence of the working world with both humour and depth. Recognised for its addictive storytelling, it is described as a real page-turner with a warm, conversational tone.

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ISBN: 9780241958476

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 592

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Marian Keyes Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Marian Keyes' international bestselling novels include Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man, The Brightest Star in the Sky, The Mystery of Mercy Close and The Woman Who Stole My Life. Two collections of her journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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